The Big Bang: A.I. has created a code overload
undefined 7, 2026

Tech companies are experiencing “code overload” due to AI tools that generate software at unprecedented speed. Tools from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Cursor have enabled engineers to produce far more code than can be reviewed safely, creating backlogs, security risks, and operational stress across departments. Companies are struggling to hire enough application security engineers to vet AI-generated code, and open-source projects have faced chaotic contributions from AI bots. Firms are now turning to AI-powered code-review agents to manage the deluge, attempting to restore control over software development processes while adapting to this new era of AI-driven coding.
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